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Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Subaru Outback and 2006 Subaru Legacy. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
  2. Move the vehicle 3 to 4 meters (10 to 13 feet) directly forward.
  3. Draw the center of loci of both the front and rear axles.
  4. Measure the distance "L" between center lines of the loci of axles.

    Thrust angle: 

    0°+/-30' Less than 30' when "L" is less than 23 mm (0.9 in). 

    Fig 1: Identifying Thrust Angle
    G03832280Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.